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Expert perspectives from the KD team on industrial asset liquidation, equipment auctions, plant closures, and machinery markets.
Sell Industrial Equipment in Texas: A Complete Seller's Guide
Texas is the second-largest industrial equipment market in the United States, spanning oil and gas, aerospace, CNC machining, food processing, and one of the fastest-growing manufacturing bases in the country. Here is everything sellers need to know about liquidating industrial equipment in Texas.
Sell Industrial Equipment in California: What Sellers Need to Know
California is one of the largest and most complex markets for industrial equipment liquidation in the US, with unique environmental regulations, court jurisdictions, and a diverse industrial base spanning aerospace, electronics, food processing, and biotech. Here is what sellers need to know.
Buying and Selling a Used CNC Router at Auction: A Complete Guide
Whether you're bidding on a used CNC router or liquidating one, here's what actually drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions' online auctions and cash purchase program work for sellers.
CNC Machine Tool Auctions: 2026 Market Pricing Trends
The CNC machine tool auction market in 2026 is shaped by reshoring demand, new machine tariffs, and a generational upgrade wave across American manufacturing. Here is what the data shows about what specific brands and machine types are actually selling for.
Used Injection Molding Machines: The Complete Auction Buyer and Seller Guide
A practical guide to buying and selling used injection molding machines at online auction: what drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions' auction and cash-purchase paths compare for sellers.
Used Press Brakes at Auction: Cincinnati, Amada, and What They're Worth
Tonnage, bed length, CNC axis count, and tooling move the price of a used press brake far more than the brand name alone. Here is what buyers should inspect before bidding and what sellers can expect from an auction or cash sale through KD Auctions.
Used CNC Waterjet Cutting Machines at Auction: Values and What to Know
Pump technology, table size, and maintenance history can swing used waterjet auction prices by tens of thousands of dollars. Here is what buyers should inspect and what sellers can expect, from auction timelines to cash purchase offers.
OLV vs FLV vs FMV: Which Equipment Appraisal Value Do You Actually Need?
OLV, FLV, and FMV are three different appraisal value standards, and using the wrong one can sink a loan approval or weaken a court filing. Here is what each equipment appraisal value means and which lenders, courts, and agencies require each.
Used CNC Plasma Tables for Sale: Auction Values and Buying Tips
A buyer's and seller's guide to used CNC plasma tables: what drives value (table size, power source, controls), what to inspect before bidding, typical price ranges, and how to sell or liquidate one through KD Auctions.
Used CNC Lathes and Turning Centers at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
From 2-axis chuckers to live-tool multi-axis turning centers, here is what actually moves the needle on value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions gets sellers paid.
Used Wire EDM Machines at Auction: A Buyer and Seller's Guide
Wire EDM value swings on generator generation, taper capability, and OEM support more than on size alone. Here's what buyers should inspect and what sellers should weigh before choosing auction or a cash offer.
Used CMMs at Auction: Coordinate Measuring Machine Values and Buying Guide
A practical guide to buying and selling used coordinate measuring machines at auction: what drives CMM value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles online sales and direct cash purchases.
Plant Closure Timeline: The 90-Day Checklist for Corporate Owners
Closing a manufacturing facility involves far more than just selling the equipment. Here is a structured 90-day timeline that corporate owners, CFOs, and plant managers should work through: from the decision to close through final settlement and building handoff.
Used CNC Mills and Vertical Machining Centers at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Buying or selling a used CNC mill, VMC, or 5-axis machining center? Here's what actually drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used CNC Laser Cutting Machines at Auction: Amada, Trumpf, and What They're Worth
Shopping for a used CNC laser cutting machine, or wondering what your Amada or Trumpf laser is actually worth? Here's what drives value at auction, what to inspect before you bid, and how sellers can turn idle laser capacity into cash in weeks, not months.
Used Bridgeport Mills at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Whether you are bidding on a used Bridgeport mill or liquidating a shop full of them, here is what actually drives value at auction, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions online bidding and cash-purchase options work for buyers and sellers alike.
Used Sheet Metal Shears at Auction: Cincinnati, Amada, and What to Know
A buyer's and seller's guide to used sheet metal shears at auction, covering Cincinnati and Amada, what actually drives value, what to inspect before bidding, and how KD Auctions handles both managed auctions and cash purchases.
How to Compare Industrial Auctioneer Proposals: A Seller's Checklist
The lowest commission rate rarely produces the highest settlement check. Here is how to read competing industrial auctioneer proposals and compare them on the number that actually matters: your net recovery, after fees, expenses, and buyer reach.
Used Metal Lathes and Engine Lathes at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Whether you are bidding on a used engine lathe or liquidating a shop full of them, here is what actually drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how the buying and selling process works at KD Auctions.
Buying a Used Haas at Auction: VF Series, Mini Mill, and ST Lathes
Haas VF-series mills, Mini Mills, and ST lathes are among the most liquid used CNC assets on the market. Here's what buyers should inspect before bidding and what sellers can expect from an online auction versus a cash purchase.
Buying a Used Mazak at Auction: Turning Centers, Integrex, and Lasers
A practical guide to buying and selling used Mazak turning centers, Integrex multi-tasking machines, and laser systems at online auction: what drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the deal.
Article 9 Equipment Sales: What Secured Lenders Need to Know
A UCC Article 9 disposition is how secured lenders sell collateral after a borrower default. Here is what the process requires, what "commercially reasonable" actually means, and how to protect your institution from challenges.
Used Surface Grinders at Auction: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Surface grinders hold their value when they're well maintained, which makes them one of the more predictable categories at machine tool auction. Here's what buyers should inspect before bidding and what sellers should expect from KD Auctions' process and timeline.
Used Mori Seiki and DMG Mori Machines at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
A practical guide to buying and selling used Mori Seiki and DMG Mori lathes and multi-tasking centers at online auction: what drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the deal.
Used Doosan and DN Solutions CNC Machines at Auction: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Shopping for a used Doosan lathe or DN Solutions machining center, or wondering what your Doosan CNC equipment is worth? Here's what drives value at auction, what to check before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used Okuma Lathes and CNC Machines at Auction: Buyer and Seller Guide
Okuma lathes and machining centers hold their value at auction on the strength of the OSP control and heavy box-way build. Here is what buyers should inspect before bidding and what sellers can expect from an online auction versus a cash purchase.
How Much Do Used CNC Machines Sell For at Auction? Values by Brand and Model
Wondering what your CNC equipment is actually worth? This value guide breaks down what Haas, Mazak, Okuma, DMG Mori, Doosan, and Hurco machining centers, lathes, and turning centers sell for at auction, the condition and tooling factors that move each machine up or down, and how to set a realistic recovery expectation before you sell.
Used Fadal CNC Machines at Auction: The 4020 and Beyond
Buying or selling a used Fadal CNC machine? Here's what actually drives value on a Fadal 4020 and the rest of the lineup, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used Fanuc RoboDrill Machines at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Buying or selling a used Fanuc RoboDrill? Here's what drives value, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale, from a single machine to a full production cell.
Used Sinker and Ram EDM Machines at Auction: A Buyer and Seller's Guide
Sinker and ram EDM machines are specialized, high-value assets that sell differently than a general-purpose mill or lathe. Here is what drives their price at auction, what buyers should inspect first, and how sellers can turn one into cash or a managed sale through KD Auctions.
Used Cincinnati Milacron Machinery at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Cincinnati Incorporated press brakes and shears and Milacron injection molding machines share a name but not a company. Here is what buyers should inspect, and what drives value for sellers taking this equipment to auction.
Industrial Auction Commission Structures Explained: What Sellers Actually Pay
Seller's commission and buyer's premium are two different charges paid by two different parties. Here's how industrial auction fees actually work, and why the numbers you see quoted may not mean what you think.
Used Makino and Matsuura Machining Centers at Auction: A Buyer and Seller Guide
Whether you're bidding on a Makino, Matsuura, or Kitamura machining center or liquidating one, here's what drives value, what to inspect, and how auction versus cash purchase works at KD Auctions.
How to Sell Used CNC Machines: Auction vs. Dealer vs. Private Sale
A side-by-side look at auction, dealer trade-in, and private sale for used CNC machines, covering payout, timeline, and risk for sellers, plus what buyers should inspect before bidding at auction.
Used CNC Plasma Cutters and Cutting Systems at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Whether you're bidding on a used CNC plasma cutter or liquidating one, here's what actually drives value, what to inspect before you buy, and how KD Auctions structures the sale for both sides.
USPAP Equipment Appraisal: What Banks and Lenders Actually Require
Banks, lenders, and courts require USPAP-compliant equipment appraisals, but what does that actually mean? Here's what a qualified industrial equipment appraisal must contain, and what distinguishes a credible report from a desk estimate.
Used Cranes and Material Handling Equipment at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Buying or selling used overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and material handling equipment at auction means weighing duty class, hoist brand, and rigging cost, not just tonnage. Here is the buyer inspection checklist and the seller timeline from KD Auctions.
Used Industrial Air Compressors at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
A buyer's and seller's guide to used industrial air compressors at auction: what drives value, what to inspect before bidding, and how KD Auctions handles both auction and cash-purchase sales for rotary screw and reciprocating units.
Used Cylindrical and Centerless Grinders at Auction: A Buyer and Seller's Guide
Buying or selling a used cylindrical grinder, centerless grinder, or CNC ID/OD grinder means knowing what actually drives value and what to inspect before the sale closes. Here's the buyer's checklist and the seller's timeline, straight from KD Auctions.
Used Swiss CNC Lathes and Screw Machines at Auction: Citizen, Star, and Tsugami
A practical guide to buying and selling used Swiss CNC lathes and screw machines at auction, covering Citizen, Star, and Tsugami models, what drives value, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
How a 363 Bankruptcy Sale Works: Trustee's Complete Guide to Industrial Asset Disposition
A 363 sale under the US Bankruptcy Code allows trustees to sell assets free and clear of liens. Here's how the process works for industrial equipment, machinery, and plant assets: from court filing through final settlement.
Used Turret Punch Presses at Auction: Amada and Trumpf Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Whether you are bidding on a used Amada or Trumpf turret punch press or preparing to liquidate one, here is what drives value, what to inspect, and how KD Auctions' online auction and cash purchase options work for CNC punch presses.
Used Hurco and Brother CNC Machines at Auction: A Buyer and Seller Guide
Hurco CNC mills and Brother CNC machines turn up in almost every industrial auction lineup, but they serve very different shops. Here is what drives resale value for each, what buyers should inspect before bidding, and how sellers can turn either brand into cash through KD Auctions.
Used Ironworkers at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Whether you're bidding on an ironworker for sale or liquidating one from your own shop, tonnage, tooling, and hydraulic condition decide what it's really worth. Here's what buyers and sellers of hydraulic and Piranha ironworkers need to know before the auction.
Used Horizontal Boring Mills at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
A buyer's and seller's guide to used horizontal boring mills, covering table type versus floor type configurations, what drives value, what to inspect before bidding, and how auction versus cash purchase works through KD Auctions.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Denver: Aerospace, Energy & Mining
Denver and the Front Range are home to Lockheed Martin Waterton, Ball Aerospace, a massive oil and gas equipment sector, mining equipment from Climax Molybdenum and Colorado's rich mining heritage, and Coors Brewing. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Denver metro and all of Colorado.
Used Robotic Welding Cells and Welders at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
A practical guide to buying and selling used robotic welding cells, Fanuc welding robots, and standalone MIG, TIG, and stick welders at auction, covering what drives value, what to inspect, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the deal.
Used Forklifts and Lift Trucks at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
From Toyota cushion-tire trucks to Raymond reach trucks, here is what actually drives value in a used forklift or lift truck, and how buying and selling them at auction really works.
Used Gear Cutting and Hobbing Machines at Auction: A Buyer and Seller Guide
A practical guide to buying and selling used gear hobbers, gear shapers, and Gleason-built bevel gear machines at auction: what drives value, what to inspect, and how KD Auctions prices and moves this specialized equipment.
How to Sell Manufacturing Equipment in Nashville: Automotive, Healthcare & Food Processing
Nashville has become one of the fastest-growing manufacturing markets in the Southeast, anchored by Nissan's Smyrna assembly plant, Bridgestone Americas headquarters, a major healthcare manufacturing corridor, and a growing food and beverage processing sector. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Nashville metro and all of Tennessee.
Used Hardinge and Nakamura-Tome Lathes at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Hardinge and Nakamura-Tome built two of the most trusted names in precision CNC turning. Here is what buyers should inspect before bidding and what sellers need to know about value, timeline, and auction versus cash purchase.
Buying and Selling Used Sodick and Mitsubishi EDM Machines at Auction
Sodick and Mitsubishi built their reputations on precision EDM technology, and used machines from both brands hold value well at auction. Here is what buyers should inspect and what sellers can expect on value and timeline.
Used Woodworking Machinery at Auction: Lathes, Sanders, and Edgebanders
Wood lathes, wide belt sanders, and edgebanders rarely get the auction spotlight that CNC routers do, but they are some of the best value plays for buyers and sellers alike. Here's what drives their worth, what to inspect, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used Stamping and Mechanical Presses at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Buying a used stamping press or mechanical press at auction takes a different eye than most CNC equipment, and selling one has its own timeline. Here's what buyers should inspect and what sellers should expect.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Portland: Electronics, Lumber & Food Processing
Portland is home to Intel's massive Hillsboro semiconductor campus, a deep lumber and wood products industry, a growing food and beverage processing sector, and a significant metals fabrication base. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Portland metro and all of Oregon.
Used Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL) at Auction: A Buyer and Seller Guide
Buying or selling a used vertical turning lathe? Here is what actually drives value in a VTL or vertical boring mill, what to inspect before you bid, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used Plastics Auxiliary Equipment at Auction: Granulators, Chillers, and Dryers
Granulators, dryers, and chillers keep every plastics line running, and they hold real resale value at auction. Here is what buyers should inspect and what sellers can expect from KD Auctions, from a certified appraisal to a fast cash offer.
Used Optical Comparators, Video Measuring Machines, and Hardness Testers at Auction
A buyer's and seller's guide to used optical comparators, video measuring machines, and hardness testers at auction: what drives value, what to inspect before bidding, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used Multi-Spindle Screw Machines at Auction: Acme-Gridley and Davenport
Acme-Gridley, Davenport, and Brown and Sharpe multi-spindle screw machines still anchor plenty of production floors. Here is what buyers should inspect before bidding and what sellers can expect on value and timeline when liquidating through KD Auctions.
How to Sell Industrial Equipment in Salt Lake City: Mining, Aerospace & Semiconductor
Salt Lake City and Utah sit at the intersection of major mining operations, Hill AFB aerospace and defense, and a fast-growing semiconductor and technology manufacturing sector. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Salt Lake metro and all of Utah.
Used Metal Band Saws and Cold Saws at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
A practical guide to buying and selling used metal band saws and cold saws through online auction: the makes you actually see, what drives resale value, what to inspect before bidding, and how KD Auctions handles both sides of the sale.
Used Tube and Pipe Benders at Auction: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide
Used tube and pipe benders, from manual rotary draw machines to all-electric CNC systems, trade actively at auction. Here is what drives value, what to inspect before bidding, and how sellers can turn idle bending equipment into cash or a stronger auction return.
Buying and Selling Used Deburring and Finishing Equipment at Auction
A category-specific guide to buying and selling deburring machines, vibratory finishing systems, and media blasting equipment at auction, covering what drives value, what to inspect before bidding, and how KD Auctions structures a sale or cash purchase.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Kansas City: Automotive, Food Processing & Distribution
Kansas City sits at the crossroads of North American logistics with a strong industrial base in Ford automotive assembly, food processing, agriculture equipment, and distribution. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Kansas City metro spanning both Missouri and Kansas.
How to Liquidate Industrial Equipment in St. Louis: Aerospace, Automotive & Brewing
St. Louis is home to Boeing's defense aircraft production (F-15, F/A-18), GM assembly operations, Anheuser-Busch's brewing legacy, and a significant pharmaceutical manufacturing base. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the St. Louis metro and all of Missouri.
How to Navigate Online Equipment Auctions Like a Pro
Online equipment auctions have transformed how businesses buy and sell industrial assets. Here is how to register, research, set a max bid, and win the right equipment at the right price.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Pittsburgh: Steel, Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
Pittsburgh has reinvented itself from its steel mill heritage into a center of advanced manufacturing, robotics, and defense production. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Pittsburgh metro, from legacy steel and metals to cutting-edge robotics and defense manufacturing.
How to Sell Industrial Equipment in Minneapolis: Medical Devices, Food Processing & Printing
Minneapolis is home to Medtronic's global headquarters, General Mills and Cargill's food processing operations, and a significant precision manufacturing and commercial printing base. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Twin Cities metro and all of Minnesota.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Phoenix & Scottsdale: Aerospace, Semiconductor & CNC Machining
Phoenix and Scottsdale sit at the center of Arizona's booming industrial economy: aerospace suppliers, Intel's massive Chandler semiconductor campus, and a deep CNC precision machining base. As a Scottsdale-based company, KD Auctions offers the fastest response times in Arizona and deep knowledge of the local market.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Atlanta: Automotive, Logistics & Poultry Processing
Atlanta is the industrial hub of the Southeast, anchored by Hyundai and Kia automotive supply chains, one of the world's busiest logistics corridors, and a massive poultry and food processing sector. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Atlanta metro and all of Georgia.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Indianapolis: Automotive, Pharmaceutical & Steel
Indianapolis and Indiana sit at the center of North American automotive manufacturing, host Eli Lilly's global pharmaceutical headquarters, and maintain a significant steel manufacturing base. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Indianapolis metro and all of Indiana.
How to Liquidate Industrial Equipment in Seattle: Aerospace, Electronics & Lumber
The Seattle metro is defined by Boeing's massive aerospace manufacturing presence, a growing tech hardware and electronics manufacturing base, and the legacy lumber and wood processing industry of the Pacific Northwest. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across the Seattle-Tacoma metro and all of Washington state.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Philadelphia: Pharmaceutical, Steel & Food Processing
Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley region is home to a significant pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor, specialty metals and steel fabrication, and one of the largest food and beverage processing concentrations on the East Coast. KD Auctions handles industrial liquidations across the Philadelphia metro and all of Pennsylvania.
How to Sell Manufacturing Equipment in Charlotte: Automotive, Textiles & Advanced Manufacturing
Charlotte and the greater Piedmont region of North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing advanced manufacturing markets in the Southeast. With BMW, Volvo, and their supply chains nearby, plus a legacy textile and furniture manufacturing base, KD Auctions serves the Charlotte market for managed liquidations, cash purchases, and certified appraisals.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Ohio: Plastics, Rubber, Automotive & Steel
Ohio is one of the most manufacturing-intensive states in the US, with deep roots in plastics, rubber, automotive Tier 1 supply, and steel fabrication. KD Auctions handles industrial equipment liquidations across Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, and all of Ohio.
6 Tips for Inspecting Used Equipment Before You Bid
Bidding on used machinery at auction can save you serious money, but only if you know what you are getting. Six practical tips to help you inspect used equipment like a pro before you place a winning bid.
Sell Industrial Equipment in Dallas-Fort Worth: CNC, Aerospace & Food Processing
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is one of the fastest-growing industrial markets in the US, with a strong base in CNC precision machining, aerospace manufacturing, and food processing. KD Auctions provides managed liquidations, cash purchases, and certified appraisals across the DFW metro.
How to Liquidate Industrial Equipment in Los Angeles: Aerospace, Electronics & Food Manufacturing
Los Angeles is home to one of the most diverse industrial economies in the United States: from aerospace and defense manufacturing in the South Bay to electronics in the San Fernando Valley and food & beverage throughout the Inland Empire. KD Auctions handles industrial liquidations across the greater LA metro.
Industrial Equipment Auctions in Chicago: Food Processing, Printing & Metal Fabrication
Chicago is one of the largest industrial markets in North America, spanning food processing, commercial printing, metalworking, and distribution. KD Auctions serves the Chicago metro and greater Illinois for managed auctions, cash purchases, and certified appraisals.
Liquidating a Michigan Automotive Supplier Plant: A Guide for Banks, Trustees & Lenders
When a Michigan Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier closes or restructures, its plant assets, stamping presses, CNC machining, robotic welding cells, and tooling, have to be liquidated to satisfy lenders and creditors. Here is how banks, trustees, receivers, and secured lenders run a Michigan automotive plant liquidation that protects recovery.
How to Sell Industrial Equipment in Houston: Oil & Gas, Fabrication & Petrochemical Assets
Houston is the energy capital of the world, and when refineries restructure, fabrication shops close, or petrochemical plants wind down, the surplus equipment needs a specialized buyer. KD Auctions handles oil & gas, pipeline, and petrochemical asset liquidations across the Houston metro and Gulf Coast.
Top 2025 Trends in Used Machinery & Industrial Auctions
The used equipment market is always evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic year. Here are the top trends we are seeing in used machinery and industrial auctions, and what they mean for buyers and sellers.